Part-Time Cook for Senior Care: Nutritious Menus & Benefits

Coral Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Coral Springs Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Wilmington, Delaware is seeking a Part-Time Cook to join our nursing home team. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents, following planned menus and dietary specifications, while maintaining safety and quality in food service.

The role requires reading and scaling recipes, adherence to schedules, and the ability to work weekends/holidays on a rotating basis. A ServSafe-like certification is preferred or obtainable within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience in a nursing home, long-term care, or skilled nursing facility.
• Ability to read, follow, and scale recipes.
• Food safety certification (ServSafe or equivalent) preferred, or ability to obtain it within 90 days.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must pass a criminal background check, drug screening, health screening, and TB test as required by Delaware regulations.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for residents according to planned menus, standardized recipes, and portion guidelines
• Follow physician-ordered therapeutic diets
• Read and follow tray tickets and diet cards, honoring resident allergies and food preferences
• Prepare meals for special events, holidays, and resident activities
• Maintain food temperature logs and ensure proper storage, labeling, and dating of all food items
• Keep the kitchen, equipment, and work areas clean and sanitary in compliance with state, federal, and local health department regulations
• Help receive and put away deliveries and rotate stock
• Take part in inspections and survey readiness

Skills

Read recipes

Food safety

Cooking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Coral Springs Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Wilmington, Delaware is seeking a Part-Time Cook to join our nursing home team. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents, following planned menus and dietary specifications, while maintaining safety and quality in food service.

The role requires reading and scaling recipes, adherence to schedules, and the ability to work weekends/holidays on a rotating basis. A ServSafe-like certification is preferred or obtainable within 90 days.